Free Museum Pop Up at Stroud Library

Local History Workshop: The Cloth Industry and Protest

Hundreds of people did jobs to do with making woollen cloth in the Stroud area in the past. What jobs did they do? And what was it like to do this work?

Find out about some of these jobs by trying to card and spin some wool, trying some simple weaving and by exploring a picture of Wallbridge in Stroud from around 230 years ago. Think about what it felt like to do some of these jobs and some of the protests that workers of the past took part in. Find out about other causes people have protested for in Stroud and make your own mini banner to reflect something you care about or a message for the future.

This session is led by the Learning Officer from the Museum in the Park. There will be three sessions between 1-4pm and you can stay as long as you like.

Click here to book your free tickets on the Gloucestershire Libraries website.

This event is part of The Library Challenge, which you can find out all about below. You don't need to be taking part in the Challenge to attend this event, although why not sign up for extra fun?!

Stroud Library's theme is Rebels with a Cause and is part of the Stroud district's 'Perilous Past' zone. Over summer you'll be able to travel through time, unlock epic stories and collect rewards with this Gloucestershire Libraries activity created especially for families.

The challenge is designed for children aged 3+ and encourages families to explore books, stories, creativity and adventure across Gloucestershire's libraries.

The free activities take place at Stroud Library and throughout the whole of Gloucestershire. Check out the incredible Tales Through Time map below

During the challenge, children can complete fun activities, collect stamps, earn rewards and work their way towards a special Tales Through Time medal and entry into a prize draw featuring book bundles and vouchers.

How the challenge works

1. Sign up

Join for free at any Gloucestershire library. All you need is a free library membership.

No membership? No problem. Click here to join today and be ready when the Tales Through Time challenge begins.

2. Get reading

Take on creative activities inspired by stories, history, myths, explorers and adventures. It's not just about reading books, children can draw, write, stick things in, add photos and make the challenge completely their own.

3. Earn rewards

Complete tasks and collect stamps as you progress through the challenge levels:

3 stamps = Bronze
6 stamps = Silver
9 stamps = Gold

There will be stickers, certificates and surprises to collect along the way.

4. Go for Gold!

Reach Gold level to receive a Tales Through Time medal and be entered into the prize draw giveaway.

Explore Stroud through stories

One of the highlights of the challenge is the beautifully illustrated Tales Through Time map, which encourages families to visit libraries across Gloucestershire and discover different themes and adventures at each location.

Stroud Library's special Tales Through Time theme is:

Rebels with a Cause

Children can also visit nearby libraries to discover even more exciting themes:

Stay tuned to Stroud Rocks and all the Gloucestershire Rocks websites for more details, family guides, featured libraries and Tales Through Time inspiration as we get nearer the launch.

Find out more about The Library Challenge: Tales Through Time

Library photo credit: Accessible Gloucestershire